signalman

sig·nal·man

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sig-nl-muh n]
- /ˈsɪg nl mən/
- /ˈsɪɡ.nəl.mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sig-nl-muh n]
- /ˈsɪg nl mən/

Definitions of signalman word

noun plural signalman a person whose occupation or duty is signaling, as on a railroad or in the army. 1
noun signalman male railway signaller 1
countable noun signalman A signalman is a person whose job is to control the signals on a particular section of a railway. 0
noun signalman a railway employee in charge of the signals and points within a section 0
noun signalman a man who sends and receives signals, esp in the navy 0
noun signalman a person responsible for signaling or receiving signals 0

See all 6 definitions of signalman

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Origin of signalman

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1730-40; signal + -man

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Parts of speech for Signalman

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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signalman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

signalman usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for signalman

noun signalman

flagman — a person who signals with a flag or lantern, as at a railroad crossing.
watchman — a person who keeps guard over a building at night, to protect it from fire, vandals, or thieves.

All 2 Synonyms of signalman